Amplify Transformational Data Sharing ETF (BLOK)
| Assets | $1.15B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.76% |
| PE Ratio | 25.21 |
| Shares Out | 19.25M |
| Dividend (ttm) | $2.59 |
| Dividend Yield | 4.49% |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 30, 2024 |
| Payout Frequency | n/a |
| Payout Ratio | 113.12% |
| Volume | 511,875 |
| Open | 58.24 |
| Previous Close | 57.87 |
| Day's Range | 57.08 - 58.50 |
| 52-Week Low | 31.32 |
| 52-Week High | 63.10 |
| Beta | 2.04 |
| Holdings | 55 |
| Inception Date | Jan 16, 2018 |
About BLOK
Fund Home PageThe Amplify Transformational Data Sharing ETF (BLOK) is an exchange-traded fund that mostly invests in stocks based on a particular theme. The fund is an actively managed portfolio mainly consisting of global equities focusing on blockchain technology. BLOK was launched on Jan 16, 2018 and is issued by Amplify Investments.
Top 10 Holdings
39.88% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Robinhood Markets, Inc. | HOOD | 5.07% |
| Galaxy Digital Inc. | GLXY | 4.78% |
| Short-Term Investment Trust - Invesco Government & Agency Portfolio | AGPXX | 4.43% |
| MicroStrategy Incorporated | MSTR | 4.34% |
| Core Scientific, Inc. | CORZ | 4.29% |
| Coinbase Global, Inc. | COIN | 3.98% |
| Roblox Corporation | RBLX | 3.49% |
| CleanSpark, Inc. | CLSK | 3.23% |
| SBI Holdings, Inc. | 8473 | 3.14% |
| Cipher Mining Inc. | CIFR | 3.12% |
Dividends
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 30, 2024 | $2.5903 | Dec 31, 2024 |
| Dec 27, 2023 | $0.34363 | Dec 29, 2023 |
| Dec 29, 2021 | $5.75022 | Dec 31, 2021 |
| Dec 29, 2020 | $0.65799 | Dec 31, 2020 |
| Dec 30, 2019 | $0.3855 | Jan 2, 2020 |
| Dec 28, 2018 | $0.1919 | Jan 2, 2019 |
Performance
BLOK had a total return of 91.60% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 18.95%.
News
Disruptive Theme of the Week: Emerging Markets Fintech
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BLOK: Maybe The Optimal Blockchain Strategy, But Volatility May Be Too Risky For Many
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BLOK: Not The Pick For Risk Off Environment
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BLOK: Context Evolving From Regulation To Innovation
The Amplify Transformational Data Sharing ETF has potential upside due to regulatory shifts favoring innovation, with a target price of $59. New SEC guidance and blockchain adoption in government and ...
BLOK: Crypto Stocks Break Out Ahead Of Election (Rating Upgrade)
The "Trump trade" and "Harris trade" are driving crypto and blockchain price action, with Trump seen as more favorable for bitcoin. I am upgrading the Amplify Transformational Data Sharing ETF (BLOK) ...
Metals, Energy, Crypto: Stocks & ETFs to Watch
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Amplify ETFs Wins Distinguished ETF Award from With Intelligence
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Investing In Blockchain Technology With The BLOK ETF
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